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At EdSights, we're building the technology for higher education to understand what students are actually thinking and feeling, so they can act before small struggles become big problems. We call it Student Voice Intelligence: engaging students in real-time, AI-powered conversations, uncovering the real drivers of attrition, and delivering those insights to power student success and enrollment workflows.

Today, we partner with 300+ colleges and universities across the country. We're backed by an $80M investment from JMI Equity and are in a phase of rapid execution and expansion. This is an opportunity to do meaningful, hands-on work at a high-growth startup tackling one of higher education's most urgent challenges: helping more students persist from enrollment through graduation.

You’ll join a driven, thoughtful team that values ownership, moves quickly, and cares deeply about building products that make a measurable difference for students.

“EdSights has perhaps the world’s most valuable data set on what college students need to navigate their academic lives.”

- The Washington Post

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a results-oriented, entrepreneurial Account Executive with strong intellectual curiosity and a passion for sales and business development. You’ll own a territory end to end—learning your prospects’ strategic priorities, crafting effective outreach, and leading the full sales cycle from prospecting through close. This role is highly visible and plays a key part in shaping the company’s future while making a real impact in education.

What you’ll do

  • Work closely with CRO to target, map, and execute prospecting strategies within your territory

  • Drive daily outbound activity via phone, email, and social to book introductory meetings

  • Lead prospect presentations and manage opportunities from first contact through close

  • Build, manage, and forecast a healthy sales pipeline

  • Travel 1–3 times per quarter for tradeshows and on-site meetings

  • Act as a trusted advisor, bringing industry insight and clearly articulating the value EdSights provides

About You

  • Several years of sales experience, including 5+ years in a closing role

  • Consistent track record of meeting or exceeding performance goals

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Resilience and consistency in a results-driven environment

  • Strong time management and organizational skills

  • Passion for learning, growth, and making an impact in education

Nice to Haves

  • Experience in or selling into the higher education market

  • Experience managing sales cycles of 3+ months

The Process

  1. Async Video Recording - Your application will be reviewed by humans, if we’d like to learn more we will send you a link to record a quick 2min video!

  2. Recruiter Screen/Intro - You’ll chat with Mary, our Head of Talent, to discuss the role, your background, and logistics.

  3. Hiring Manager Interview - You’ll meet with the hiring manager to dive deeper into role-specific experience and expectations.

  4. Take-Home Assignment / Group Interview - This is an opportunity to showcase your skills in a tangible way.

  5. Leadership Call - You’ll meet with the co-founders, Claudia and Carolina for a final chat!

  6. References - We’ll ask for 3 references. Ideally, 2 will be previous managers.

  7. Offer!

Why join EdSights?

  • Make a real impact in higher education — Be part of a mission you can be proud of to help colleges and universities better support students through AI-driven insights, real-time engagement, and student-centered technology.

  • Join a values-driven, collaborative culture — Be part of a kind, inclusive, “no-ego” team that prioritizes trust, transparency, and respect.

  • Grow with a fast-scaling EdTech company — EdSights is ranked on Inc. 5000 for rapid growth and innovation.

  • Enjoy flexibility and competitive benefits — Remote-friendly work, unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, competitive compensation, new Apple hardware, 401k matching, and strong health and wellness benefits.

EdSights provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome people from all backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and abilities.

What this application asks

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Full Name, Email, Resume, Where are you located?

  • LinkedIn optional
  • What are your pronouns? optional
  • Do you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status in the United States? yes / no
  • How did you hear about EdSights? written answer
  • AI Application Policy - Please indicate ‘Yes’ if you have read and agree yes / no
  • What specifically about EdSights' product or market made you stop and apply? written answer
  • How many years of experience do you have in a closing role for a SaaS company? choose one
  • Have you sold into Higher Ed before? yes / no
  • What average deal size do you have the most experience closing? choose one
  • Paint us a picture of your typical deal — average size, cycle length, who's in the room, and how hard it is to close. We want the average, not your best or worst. written answer
  • What was your annual quota in 2025 and what percentage did you acheive? written answer
  • List your quota attainment for each of the past 3 years (e.g. 2025: X%, 2024: X%, 2023: X%) written answer
  • How did you rank on your sales team in your most recent full year? (e.g. 3rd out of 12 reps)
  • What percentage of your pipeline comes from self-sourced leads? 
  • This role requires significant outbound activity. Describe your current or most recent outbound motion — what was your weekly activity volume and how did you approach cold prospecting in your territory? written answer · optional
  • Is there anything else you'd like us to know as we review your application? (It will be reviewed by humans) written answer · optional

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